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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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