Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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