Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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