Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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