Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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