Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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