Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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