Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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