Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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