Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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