Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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