Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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