Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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