Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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