Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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