Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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