Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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