Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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