Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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