Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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