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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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