Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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