Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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