Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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