Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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