Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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