Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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