Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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