Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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