Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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