Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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