Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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