Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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