Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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