Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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