Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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