Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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