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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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