Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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