Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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