Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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