Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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