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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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