Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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