Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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