Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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