Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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