Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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