Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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