Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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