Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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