Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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