Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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