Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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