Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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