Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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