Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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