Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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