Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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