Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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