Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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