Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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