Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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