Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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