Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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