Find out more about the 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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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