Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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