Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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