Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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