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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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