Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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