Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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