Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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