Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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