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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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