Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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