Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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