Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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