Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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