Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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