Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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