Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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