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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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