Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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