Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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