Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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