Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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