Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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