Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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