Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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