Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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