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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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