Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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