Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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