Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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