Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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