Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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