Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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