Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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