Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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