Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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