Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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