Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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