Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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