Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches 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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