Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key 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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