Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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