Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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