Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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