Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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