Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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