Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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