Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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