Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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