Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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