Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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