Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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