Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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