Find out more about this interesting 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 (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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