Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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