Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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