Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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