Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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