Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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