Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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