Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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