Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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