Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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