Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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