Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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