Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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