Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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