Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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