Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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