Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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