Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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