Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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