Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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