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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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