Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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