Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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