Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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