Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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