Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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