Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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