Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers 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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