Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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