Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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