Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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