Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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