Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major 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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