Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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