Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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