Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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