Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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