Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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