Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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