Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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