Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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