Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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