Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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