Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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