Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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