Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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