Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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