Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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