Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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