Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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