Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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