Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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