Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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