Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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