Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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