Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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