Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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