Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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