Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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