Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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