Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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