Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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