Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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