Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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