Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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