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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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