Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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