Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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