Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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