Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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