Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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