Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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