Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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