Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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