Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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