Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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