Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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