Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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