Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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