Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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