Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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