Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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