Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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