Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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