Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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