Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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