Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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