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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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