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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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