Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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