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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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