Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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