Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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