Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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