Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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