Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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