Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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