Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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