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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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