Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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