Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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