Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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