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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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