Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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