Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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