Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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