Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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