Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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