Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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