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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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