Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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