Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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