Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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