Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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