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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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