Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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