Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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