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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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