Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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