Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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