Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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