Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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