Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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