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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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