Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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