Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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