Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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