Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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