Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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