Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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