Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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