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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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