Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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