Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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