Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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