Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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