Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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