Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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