Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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