Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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