Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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