Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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