Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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