Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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