Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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