Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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