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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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