Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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