Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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