Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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