Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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