Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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