Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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