Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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