Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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