Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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