Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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