Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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