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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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