Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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