Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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