Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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