Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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