Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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