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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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