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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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