Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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