Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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