Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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