Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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