Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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