Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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