Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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