Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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