Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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