Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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