Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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