Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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