Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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