Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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