Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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