Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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