Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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