Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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