Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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