Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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