Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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