Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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