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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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