Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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