Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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