Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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