Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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