Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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