Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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