Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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