Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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