Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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