Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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