Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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