Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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