Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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