Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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