Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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