Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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