Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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