Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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