Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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