Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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