Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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