Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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