Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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