Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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