Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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