Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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