Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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