Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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