Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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