Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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