Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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