Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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