Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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