Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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