Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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