Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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