Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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