Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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