Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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