Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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