Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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