Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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