Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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