Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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