Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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