Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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