Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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