Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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