Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important 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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