Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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