Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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