Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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