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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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