Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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