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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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