Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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