Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers 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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