Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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