Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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