Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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