Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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