Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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