Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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