Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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