Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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