Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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