Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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