Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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