Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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