Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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