Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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