Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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