Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative 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 examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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