Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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