Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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