Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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