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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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