Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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