Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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