Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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