Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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