Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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