Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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