Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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