Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews 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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