Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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