Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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