Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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