Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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