Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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