Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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