Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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