Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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