Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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