Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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