Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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