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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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