Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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