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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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