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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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