Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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