Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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