Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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