Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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