Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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