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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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