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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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