Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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