Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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