Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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