Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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