Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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