Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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