Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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