Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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