Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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