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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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