Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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