Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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