Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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