Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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