Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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