Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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