Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses 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 MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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