Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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