Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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