Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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