Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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