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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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