Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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