Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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