Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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