Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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