Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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