Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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