Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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