Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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