Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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