Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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