Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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