Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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