Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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