Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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