Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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