Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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