Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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