Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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