Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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