Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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