Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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