Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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