Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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