Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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