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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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