Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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