Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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