Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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