Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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