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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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