Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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