Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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