Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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