Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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