Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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