Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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