Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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