Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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