Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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