Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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