Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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