Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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