Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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