Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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