Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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