Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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