Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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