Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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