Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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