Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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