Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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