Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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