Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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