Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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