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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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