Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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