Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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