Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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