Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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