Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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