Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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