Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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