Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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