Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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