Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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