Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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