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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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