Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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