Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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