Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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