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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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