Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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