Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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