Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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