Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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