Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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